• Job Description

  Req#: R2078

  Job Type:

  Regular

  Diversity at RAND

  Diversity, equity, and inclusivity are essential operating principles at RAND. We are committed to maintaining a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff, where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. This commitment is guided by an organization-wide framework for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and paired with significant investments to sustain and center these principles in leadership, research, and community and stakeholder engagement. An advisory council comprised of staff at all levels provides critical feedback and perspective on the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion plans and activities. Employee Resource Groups are staff-driven grassroots communities that seek to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at RAND by facilitating community, connection, and a greater sense of belonging and well-being among colleagues. In our recruitment and retention efforts, we seek unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook.

  Position Description

  RAND is seeking highly motivated a nalysts who would like to use their technical skills and experience to directly impact National and Homeland Security policies at the highest level. As part of RAND’s research staff, Technical Policy Analysts conduct analysis that assists public policy makers at all levels and the public at large in efforts to strengthen the nation's economy, maintain its security, and improve quality of life. Technical Policy Analysts are expected to bring technical expertise to interdisciplinary teams to bear on a wide range of National and Homeland Security policy problems across RAND’s research agendas. They apply their skills in novel and flexible ways to emerging problems at the cutting edge of their fields and apply their insights to critical policy issues.

  Responsibilities

  Technical Policy Analysts will use their technical skills (e.g., in engineering, operations research, applied mathematics, physical sciences , and related fields ) to:

  • Contribute to the d evelopment of research approaches to solve complex policy problems.

  • Execute key project tasks (e.g., data collection, data or policy analysis, tool design, and other analytic tasks) within an area of substantive training or experience required by the research project.

  • Apply a broad range of quantitative and/or qualitative research tools, methods, and skills to support complex research activities and/or research project management needs.

  • Assist in communicating the results of these analyses to decision-makers through written products, briefings, and other media.

  Qualifications

  All analyst positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity.

  Successful applicants with more than 10 years of professional experience will have d emonstrated leadership experience through the following activities: mentoring and developing junior staff members, leading and directing multi-disciplinary teams, setting project standards and monitoring progress, engaging with stakeholders, and communicating research results to policy-making audiences.

  Education Requirements

  A master’s degree in engineering, operations research, applied mathematics, physical sciences, or related fields is preferred. A bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience is required.

  Security Clearance

  Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

  Location

  Santa Monica, CA; Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA

  Salary Range

  Analyst I: $70,800 - $92,100

  Analyst II: $85,800 - $111,600

  Analyst III: $97,600 - $134,200

  Analyst IV: $111,500 - $161,750

  RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

  Application

  Successful applications will include documentation in the application package of academic and professional activities that meet stated qualifications. A writing sample is required for this position. This sample can use a recent, previously written paper or report (e.g., journal article, master’s thesis or paper written for coursework, prior employment, or internship). Applicants with fields of study or work experience in which they have not produced written products (e.g., model development), or in which written products have dissemination restrictions, may submit a short, written summary (i.e., less than one page) of one or more recent products they have developed.

  Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

• About the company

  RAND Corporation is an American nonprofit global policy think tank created in 1948 by Douglas Aircraft Company to offer research and analysis to the United States Armed Forces.

Notice